Ravidath Ragbir, the immigration rights leader who has personally faced imprisonment and deportation, received the Bishop’s Cross Sunday in Brooklyn Heights for his work in the community. … Full Article

The current political system in which Democrats and Republicans fight like cats and dogs and nothing gets done can be changed, but only if Americans are willing to roll up their sleeves and work on a grass-roots level to make those changes. … Full Article

The words “New York City,” “transportation” and “crisis” have become as redundant as that “expect delays” sign that overlooks the Gowanus Expressway. Just navigating around to observe and report on Gotham’s growing transit problems gets harder every day. … Full Article

Brooklyn Law School (BLS) will honor three of its distinguished alumni, including Hannah Cao, who is the general counsel of China's Silk Road Fund, during its annual alumni awards luncheon that will take place on Friday in Manhattan. … Full Article

Two Trees Management, the development company noted for having created DUMBO, as well as iconic waterfront amenities like Jane's Carousel in Brooklyn Bridge Park and a new waterfront park at the Domino site in Williamsburg may someday bring their magic to another coast: the Gowanus Canal. … Full Article